Malaysian community garden advocate hopes to see one set up in every neighourhood

Subur Community Gardens founder, Chan, with some compost at her home. Photos: Chan Li Jin

One of the earliest proponents of urban farming in the country is Subur Community Gardens. It was founded by garden enthusiast and former health writer Chan Li Jin as a social enterprise in Dec 2012.

Subur’s purpose is to encourage communities to come together to grow their own food and learn about planting.